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Video showing the requirements for attic vents in homes to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.
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Video describing techniques to prevent attic plumbing vents from freezing during Alaskan winters.
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Case study describing ductwork installation.
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Video presentation describing proper attic venting design for energy efficiency and weather resistance.
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Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.
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Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
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Video describing best practices for air sealing an attached garage during construction using plywood and spray foam in the band joist and providing an exhaust fan to ventilate and depressurize the attic.
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Case study describing a DOE Building America Top Innovation on HVAC ducts located in vented attics that are encapsulated in foam and buried in attic insulation.
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Video showing proper attic ventilation systems for hurricane-prone regions compliant with IBHS Fortified Home standards.
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Video describing air sealing and insulation for encapsulated ducts.
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Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.
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Case study describing the elimination of excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.
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Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2017 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 41 without PV and 8 with PV.
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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.